Common Text Messages and ARL Numbered Radiograms

When an originating station sends the same message where the text
does not change over a period of time it is called a "common text
message."
On this net we see common texts from KD8LZB, N1IQI, WB5NKD and WB9QPM/KC9UJP
(75M ISBN Birthday Messages.)
Since the text is always the same you can identify a common text message
by the sending station and word count (check) found in the preamble.

These messages are intended to provide a public service, promote
goodwill between members of the ham community and as message training
material.
We try to keep our copy of common texts current but be aware that they
change from time to time and the best practice is to send the text of
your message as you received it. If you catch any errors or want to
register a new common text message for this web page send email to: wb9qpm at arrl dot net.
Common Text Messages Chart

If you are not familiar with ARL Numbered Messages The American Radio Relay League created them for use during emergencies and holiday seasons. If you decide to use a Numbered Message, an ARL
NUMBER is sent in place of those words in the text. The delivering
station reads the actual text to the addressee, not the ARL NUMBER.

To indicate that the text contains an ARL Number insert ARL in front
of the word count in the preamble. For example, if the text has 25 words
in it and the text includes ARL FIFTY the check is ARL25 not 25. Note
that some ARL texts include the insertion of numbers or words. (See
below.) There are two groups of ARL Numbers: Group One: Possible Relief Emergency Use and Group Two: Routine Messages.

Note:

Emergency/priority messages originating from official sources must carry the signature of the originating official.

Spell out ARL NUMBERS when you are reading the text to the receiving station.

Group One - For Possible RELIEF EMERGENCY Use

ONE

Everyone safe here. Please don't worry.

TWO

Coming home as soon as possible.

THREE

Am in _______ hospital. Receiving excellent care and recovering fine.

FOUR

Only slight property damage here. Do not be concerned about disaster reports.

FIVE

Am moving to new location. Send no further mail or communication. Will inform you of new address when relocated.

SIX

Will contact you as soon as possible.

SEVEN

Please reply by Amateur Radio through the amateur delivering this message. This is a free public service.